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- Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Thick Legs
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Re: Thick Legs
KGB, Yes Sir. Below the hams and front shoulders (the legs themselves). This is why I said kind of a "dumb" question because I figured it takes big bone genetics. With options available for the kids to pick from (FFA ISD approved and provided breeders), we've never placed below 6th in clas...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:37 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: Thick Legs
- Replies: 3
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Thick Legs
Question, kind of a dumb one because I think I know the answer already (genetics) but: Is there any way to add mass (muscle) to a show pigs legs outside of inherited genetics? Our main show we raise for is a lottery type program. The breeders are already chosen and the kids have to pick from the pig...
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: NUTRITION
- Topic: FFA - Hampshire Barrow Diet
- Replies: 1
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FFA - Hampshire Barrow Diet
I apologize up front for the lengthy first post. My son is currently raising a pig for his FFA project. We have 70-Days until the show with no weight limits. Today is 12/8/2021 and the show is 2/17/2022. It is his first year showing and as a family (my wife and I) it has been almost 30-years since e...